Insulin Resistence and Depression

hmm this is a strange post cos im not totally aware of thyroid probs buttt im type 1 diabetic , which means my body doesn't produce any insulin anymore (not because im over weight cos i hate it when ppl have that common misconception) But with insulin resistance ... surely that would cos you to have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) Instead of low as your body is resisting the insulin?
I know if my insulin wasnt working in my body correctly id end up high and very very sick (and thirsty)
Maybe i read the post wrong but what exactly are you worried about? is it becoming diabetic or more the depression? XXX

Being hypoglycemic is to have low blood sugar, not high. My blood sugar hardly ever gets over the 50's. Insulin Resistence is the body's inability to respond to and use the insulin it produces which leads to hypoglycemic attacks.

I am worried about being diabetic because hypoglycemia is a precursor to diabetes. Also, my thyroid condition hightens depression, which is even worse when my husband is gone so it seems like a never ending cycle.

I know what hypoglycemic is ... as i said im diabetic. Which means i can be both Hypo OR Hyperglycemic, I think alot of ppl maybe think you either have the "high" or "low" diabetes which just isnt the case. So i understand what your saying but ... well insulin is a hormone yeah? and its the hormone that changes sugar into energy .. if its not there the sugar just floats around making you hyper and really ill.... If you have TOO much insulin floating about and not enough sugar this is the opposite (obviously i dont want to sound condescending )
So i guess what im asking is what exactly is your body not doing with the insulin? .... because if its not breaking down your sugar you should be high? and im not sure what the opposite of that is.... does it over use your insulin?
And as for the precursor to diabetes .. I think that is only type 2 diabetes (not that thats any better or worst) and type 2 diabetes Really Can be avoided through weightloss . but even sometimes ppl can get type 2 just due to old age and their body slowing down (not producing enough insulin as it was)
But type 1 is just your pancreas stops producing Any ... its unlikely you kinda "catch" this ... this is usually more likely to come about in childhood or teens , although not unlikely at an older age.
Please dont feel down *hug* im sorry to hear that times are hard and your husband is going away again... try to be positive with your goals and keep your motivation up (i see you want to lose a certain amount before he comes back) thats a great attitude. As long as your weight doesnt balloon , diabetes really shouldnt be a worry. And if it is type 2 alot of the time this is diet controlled and once you've lost the weight the diabetes follows (not possible with type 1).
Like you said id def have a chat with your doctor about it, Its funny because last year my diabetes was very brittle and out of control (it was my own fault) but my bloods came back with underactive thyroid .... since then i have my diabetes back under Great control and .... thyroid prob has also gone, no more pills for that. My kidneys were also out of whack , but now im on top of it thats gone too. I know it can be hard but dont let the depression take hold ... it will only make you more ill and add more health problems. Sounds cliche but Healthy mind = Healthy Body
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Insulin resistance is not diabetes or hyper/hypo-glycemia. I have heard it referred to as pre-diabetes. It's commonly associated with metabolic syndrome or syndrome x (which appears to be related to PCOS).

So, to the original question. If you have insulin resistance, it is reversible (not a physician, just done my own reading as I have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome) but you have to reduce your carb intake and increase your lean protein and healthy fat intake. I've seen one plan that says you should drink your weight/2 in ounces of water per day - that puts me at 125 ounces per day. :noway: I've not tried that yet and I'm not sure I want to...

I cannot speak to the thyroid involvement or your individual caloric needs. Consider something akin to South Beach or the Mediterranean diet as a basis for your eating - or just eat whole foods and you'll get closer.

Good luck! :bigsmile:

I have severe insulin resistance. I take Metformin for it. Both of my parents have diabetes and it runs in my family. I am hoping to lose weight and reverse my diagnosis. With that being said I would like to add that my DR. told me that with 1 parent having diabetes you have 80% chance of getting diabetes. With 2 parents it's 100%. The question is when. With good diet and healthy habits you can control when it will be: at 65 or 30. It will be my choice.

You are probably not eating enough calories. I have taken many classes through my Dr. office. And the guide line I have been given is 30-52 carb's per meal and 15 carbs per snack. Don't eat the snack if you don't have to. But if you are going over carbs on your meals, then eat the snack. Women should have 30 carbs for brain function (per meal) Men should have 40 carbs per meal for brain function. The range of 30-52 is because I'm 5'4 tall and this goes off of your height. If you go over, then your insulin will spike causing weight gain, craving and many other unhealthy symptoms. But keeping it under control, gives ME the control I need to beat it. I have actually eaten consistently under my caloric goal, but over in my carbs. and I will gain or maintain weight. But I can go over my calories (sometimes) but keep my carbs under control and I can lose weight. It's a matter or really watching the carbs.

If you get diagnosed with this. Don't despair it is possible to lose weight and be healthy. Just take some classes and educate yourself. Knowledge will only make it easier.

good luck

I have severe insulin resistance. I take Metformin for it. Both of my parents have diabetes and it runs in my family. I am hoping to lose weight and reverse my diagnosis. With that being said I would like to add that my DR. told me that with 1 parent having diabetes you have 80% chance of getting diabetes. With 2 parents it's 100%. The question is when. With good diet and healthy habits you can control when it will be: at 65 or 30. It will be my choice.

You are probably not eating enough calories. I have taken many classes through my Dr. office. And the guide line I have been given is 30-52 carb's per meal and 15 carbs per snack. Don't eat the snack if you don't have to. But if you are going over carbs on your meals, then eat the snack. Women should have 30 carbs for brain function (per meal) Men should have 40 carbs per meal for brain function. The range of 30-52 is because I'm 5'4 tall and this goes off of your height. If you go over, then your insulin will spike causing weight gain, craving and many other unhealthy symptoms. But keeping it under control, gives ME the control I need to beat it. I have actually eaten consistently under my caloric goal, but over in my carbs. and I will gain or maintain weight. But I can go over my calories (sometimes) but keep my carbs under control and I can lose weight. It's a matter or really watching the carbs.

If you get diagnosed with this. Don't despair it is possible to lose weight and be healthy. Just take some classes and educate yourself. Knowledge will only make it easier.

good luck

Wow, there is a huge discrepancy between Dieticians where Diabetes is concerned. When I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and PCOS I was told no more than 15 grams of carbs PER meal and was handed both the Atkins Nutritional Approach and South Beach books.

My endocrinologist and Dietician at that time were at the Streilitz Diabetes Institute in Norfolk, VA. I have since been able to reverse the Diabetes back to insulin resistance.

I am type 2 diabetic and along with that I have an unsteady blood sugar or rather I did. I have been on my diet plan since the end of January and I have lost 26 pounds. I eat only complex carbs like brown rice, whole wheat bread, corn tortillas,limit potatoes to no more than 3 times a week and I do not eat white flour or sugar and I am on 1200 calories a day. I eat more calories if I work out hard and burn a lot of calories. I don't always eat all of my calories I burn through exercise but I eat at least half. I eat lean protein and vegetables and fruit too. If you are only eating 700 calories it would seem you are not getting enough and this could be causing unstable blood sugars. I eat almonds (I measure and count the calories) and dried apricots in between meals. I have had severe blood sugar drops and I find it is very uncomfortable and difficult to reverse for a few hours. I have found this works for me and has helped me to stabilize my blood sugar and lose weight. Good luck to you. I am sorry about all of the changes and challenges you are facing. I know how hard it is to be away from your hubby and/ or moving frequently:flowerforyou: